How is upper cervical different from regular chiropractic?

Instead of adjusting your whole spine at every visit, upper cervical care focuses on the top of your neck. Dr. Cailen checks first, then makes small, precise corrections only where they're needed, with no twisting of the neck.

Most people find it very gentle. A correction is a light, precise touch rather than a forceful twist or crack.

What happens at my first visit?

We start with your health history and an exam, so Dr. Cailen can see what's going on before anything else. Then she walks you through what she found and what she'd suggest. The new patient exam and first visit is $165.

How many visits will I need?

It depends on what we find. At your first visit we'll talk through a plan, and you decide what fits. If you'll be coming regularly, the package of 6 visits saves $60.

Can my kids be seen too?

Yes. The care is gentle and suited to all ages, so children can be seen as well as adults.

Do I need a referral?

No. You can book online without a referral. If you have recent X-rays or records, bring them along.

Gentle, precise care for the top of your spine.

Hands-on care for neck pain, back pain and headaches, for kids and adults alike. Dr. Cailen checks first, then makes small, careful corrections.

In person on St. Simons Island

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Dr. Cailen checking temperature readings at the top of a young patient's neck before an upper cervical adjustment

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Is this right for you?

People often come in for

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Neck pain or stiffness
Headaches
Back pain
Tension from desk work or driving
Posture that keeps slipping
Getting back to normal after a fall or injury

Your neck, every day

Why posture matters up top.

Scroll on to see what happens as the head drifts forward, the way it does at a desk or over a phone.

A woman at a desk, seen from behind, whose head moves forward as she looks down at a phone

Load on the neck, roughly12 lb

Stacked and balancedWith your head over your shoulders, your neck carries about the weight of your head.
Looking down a littleTip forward and the neck works harder to hold the same head up.
Deep in a phoneSeveral times the load, often for hours a day. It adds up at the very top of the spine.

Estimates from a 2014 study of head posture (Hansraj). Shown for illustration.

How upper cervical care works

Small bone, careful care.

Upper cervical care focuses on the very top of your spine. Here's what that means, one step at a time.

The top bone of your spineStep 1 of 4 · illustration

What to expect

Your first visit

1Your storyWe talk through your health history and what's been going on.
2Your examDr. Cailen checks how your head, neck and posture are sitting.
3What she foundShe explains what she sees in plain words and suggests a plan.
4Your first correctionIf it's needed and you're ready, a gentle correction the same day.

Before you come: Wear comfortable clothes, and bring any recent X-rays or records.

Who you'll see

Dr. Cailen Braund, DC

Chiropractor & functional medicine practitioner

Dr. Cailen combines upper cervical chiropractic expertise with a foundation in dietetics and nutrition. A published research author, she listens carefully, explains her findings clearly and develops personalized recommendations around your health needs and goals.

Doctor of Chiropractic, Life University
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition, Eastern Michigan University
Published in the Journal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Research
Chiropractic mission trips to Guatemala, El Salvador and the Dominican Republic

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What patients say

4.8 stars from 20 Google reviews

“Completely unique way of adjusting and she tests first instead of blindly cracking my neck like most chiropractors. Highly recommend.”
Brittney K. · Google review
“She did a type of chiropractic treatment I had not experienced, and I have been a chiro patient in many places for years. This was gentler and seemed more effective.”
Sandy S. · Google review
“Dr. Braund took the time to thoroughly listen to my concerns, explain the treatment process, and answer all my questions without making me feel rushed.”
K. P. · Google review

Pricing

Clear prices, no surprises.

Start here
New patient exam and first visit
$165
- Your health history and exam
- Your first visit with Dr. Cailen
Book online
Pay as you go
Established patient visit
$70per visit
- Check first, then a gentle correction if needed
- Book whenever you need
Book online
Save $60
$60 per visit
Package of 6 visits
$360
- Six established patient visits
- $60 less than paying per visit
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Pairs well with

We only bring in another part of the team when it helps you.

FAQ

Questions, answered

Instead of adjusting your whole spine at every visit, upper cervical care focuses on the top of your neck. Dr. Cailen checks first, then makes small, precise corrections only where they're needed, with no twisting of the neck.
Most people find it very gentle. A correction is a light, precise touch rather than a forceful twist or crack.
We start with your health history and an exam, so Dr. Cailen can see what's going on before anything else. Then she walks you through what she found and what she'd suggest. The new patient exam and first visit is $165.
It depends on what we find. At your first visit we'll talk through a plan, and you decide what fits. If you'll be coming regularly, the package of 6 visits saves $60.
Yes. The care is gentle and suited to all ages, so children can be seen as well as adults.
No. You can book online without a referral. If you have recent X-rays or records, bring them along.

Still have a question? Call (678) 524-4829 or send us a note.